Esther's photos

A male green iguana suns himself on a roof. Green Iguanas, the largest lizards in Costa Rica, are normally green but males can turn orange in breeding season to impress the ladies. They prefer to perch on trees above water. If danger approaches they make their escape by diving into the water below. They normally are arboreal with the female climbing to the ground only to lay eggs. AxMG_1951

Close up of the scaly feet of a male green iguana in breeding color. Green Iguanas, the largest lizards in Costa Rica, are normally green but males can turn orange in breeding season to impress the ladies. They prefer to perch on trees above water. If danger approaches they make their escape by diving into the water below. They normally are arboreal with the female climbing to the ground only to lay eggs. ODT: Creepy, body parts AxMG_1952

Green Iguanas, the largest lizards in Costa Rica, are normally green but males can turn orange in breeding season to impress the ladies. They prefer to perch on trees above water. If danger approaches they make their escape by diving into the water below. They normally are arboreal with the female climbing to the ground only to lay eggs. They certainly are a lot easier to photograph than are birds. Although they are found near the top of a tree, they like to be exposed to the sun so visibility is generally better. In addition, they like to remain very still and in one place. AxMG_1949

Green Iguanas, the largest lizards in Costa Rica, are normally green but males can turn orange in breeding season to impress the ladies. They prefer to perch on trees above water. If danger approaches they make their escape by diving into the water below. They normally are arboreal with the female climbing to the ground only to lay eggs. AxMG_1946

Male Green Iguanas, the largest lizards in Costa Rica, are normally green but they turn orange in breeding season to impress the ladies. They prefer to perch on trees above water. If danger approaches they make their escape by diving into the water below. They normally are arboreal with the female climbing to the ground only to lay eggs. This fellow must have jumped into the water beside the tree and now is faced with the daunting task of climing back up to his high perch. AxMG_1932

Photographed in the gardens at the Sarapiqui Rainforest Lodge in Costa Rica. ODT: Purple AxMG_1914

The interior roof at the Sarapiqui Rainforest Lodge ODT: Radiating lines AxMG_1915

View from a dry spot at the Sarapiqui Rainforest Lodge. ODT: Wet AxMG_1919

Male Green Iguanas, the largest lizards in Costa Rica, are normally green but they turn orange in breeding season to impress the ladies. They prefer to perch on trees above water. If danger approaches they make their escape by diving into the water below. They normally are arboreal with the female climbing to the ground only to lay eggs. AxMG_1929